Area 33 SDX: Unleash Your Inner Metal God

Area 33 SDX, a groundbreaking sound library created by Meshuggah guitarist Fredrik Thordendal and renowned producer/engineer Daniel Bergstrand (Behemoth, In Flames, Dimmu Borgir), puts the power of meticulously crafted heavy music at your fingertips. This expansive library features an unparalleled collection of drums and strings, designed to fuel your most extreme sonic visions.

Unleash the Strings

Choose from 30 versatile presets in Kinetic Strings Original or explore 40 innovative patterns in Kinetic Strings Plus. Mix and match presets across violin, viola, cello, and bass sections for unparalleled sonic layering. Kinetic Strings Plus expands articulation options to include Spiccato, Marcato, Pizzicato, Detache, Col legno, and Bartok Pizzicato, each with adjustable length. Recorded in the prestigious First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica, these strings offer breathtaking realism and depth.

Dominate the Drums

Area 33 SDX boasts seven unique drum kits, meticulously recorded at Fredrik Thordendal’s Area 33 studio in Stockholm. This includes over 180GB of sampled drums and cymbals, featuring:

• 13 snares
• 14 bass drums
• 42 toms
• Three hi-hats
• 40+ cymbals

Captured using 11 ambience microphone positions (seven in stereo). Drumming by Leo Margarit (Pain of Salvation), with tech and tuning by Urban Näsval, assisted by Jimmy Pettersson, guarantees unmatched quality. Presets engineered by Bergstrand and the Toontrack sound design team provide instant inspiration. A comprehensive MIDI library offers metal-inspired grooves and fills, organized by instrument for easy navigation.

Completely Free!

Download Area 33 SDX for FREE! This incredible library is completely free to download. Students, this is especially good news for you – it’s absolutely free for educational use.

System Requirements

• Hard Drive Space: 372 GB (186 GB for installation + 186 GB for installation process)
• RAM: 8 GB (16 GB or more recommended)
• Superior Drummer 3: Version 3.3.4 or higher is required.

Keywords:

2024-2025, latest version, Windows PC, download, FL Studio, Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, Cubase, Pro Tools, VST plugins, Superior Drummer 3, Area 33 SDX, heavy metal, metal music, orchestral samples, drum samples, Fredrik Thordendal, Daniel Bergstrand

This description assumes that the software is a Toontrack Superior Drummer expansion pack. If it’s a standalone application, this description needs to be adjusted accordingly.